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Waistcoat

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1810-1840

GUSN

GUSN-24590

Description

Silk embroidered waistcoat, ivory colored linen. Straight cut side pockets at front and diagonal pocket at right breast. Embroidered button holes w/ circular holes for removable buttons. Silk embroidery is floral, on lapels and front. White linen lining.

Details

Descriptive Terms

waistcoats (garments)
embroidering
linen (material)
silk (textile)
Linen
Silk
Embroidered
WAISTCOAT

Inscription

Handprinted newspaper in folder: [on THE NEW YORK HERALD. Jan 7, 1902--written by JAT] ""Grandpa Tucker's Buff Embroidered Vest.""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.5412

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